Gemstone

Story

Jewelry forms are transmutable if the design and style are initially worthy. Here we see how a 14k yellow gold brooch from the Victorian period has been transformed into a smashingly bold ring. Dramatic archaeological revival style carries its own weight with intricate wire work, twisted rope design and granulation.

The circular face is tiered and crowned with a dome set pavé with natural turquoise en cabochon and framed with a gold perimeter and a thick rope of twisted gold wire. Around the outer tier ten (10) turquoise cabochons in gold collets dot the entire surface as golden orbs and surface decoration create magical forms. The later date 14k yellow gold shank sports scrolled shoulders akin to Ionic columns accented with glass cabochons made to resemble turquoise. In addition, the shank is embellished with a stripe of matching blue enamel work.

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Due to the nature of antique & vintage jewelry, many diamond and gemstone weights are calculated by measurements, not removed. Actual weights are noted in the item’s description. Grading of diamonds and gemstones may vary slightly when removed.

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Measurements: 1-1/4 of an inch (3.2 cm) in length north to south on the hand and rises 1/2 of an inch (1.2 cm) in height off the finger. Weight of 11.9 grams (7.6 dwt).

Condition: Excellent; converted from a brooch to a ring; center underside has traces of silver solder visible; turquoise stones range in color; one turquoise with a minute chip.

Origin: Shank is American.

Story

Jewelry forms are transmutable if the design and style are initially worthy. Here we see how a 14k yellow gold brooch from the Victorian period has been transformed into a smashingly bold ring. Dramatic archaeological revival style carries its own weight with intricate wire work, twisted rope design and granulation.

The circular face is tiered and crowned with a dome set pavé with natural turquoise en cabochon and framed with a gold perimeter and a thick rope of twisted gold wire. Around the outer tier ten (10) turquoise cabochons in gold collets dot the entire surface as golden orbs and surface decoration create magical forms. The later date 14k yellow gold shank sports scrolled shoulders akin to Ionic columns accented with glass cabochons made to resemble turquoise. In addition, the shank is embellished with a stripe of matching blue enamel work.